Related News

The Rockets think Anthony will work well in coach Mike D'Antoni's offensive system, according to a report from Yahoo Sports. D'Antoni will use Anthony as a small-ball power forward who stretches the floor for Houston stars Chris Paul and James Harden, the report says.

Anthony and D'Antoni reportedly clashed when the pair was with the Knicks from 2011-12. But, Houston is confident Anthony will embrace his new role, the report says.

#Rockets believe Mike D'Antoni will extract every ounce of #Carmelo's remaining offensive arsenal - trail 3s, catch-and-shoot, small ball 4 pop man for CP/Harden - maybe more imp, HOU also believes Melo has evolved from his Knicks' days and in turn, will embrace his newfound role https://t.co/w7i1u6kW8p

Anthony, a 10-time All-Star, hit just 40.2 percent of his shots and averaged a career-low 16.2 points per game for Oklahoma City in 2017-18.

The Rockets finished last season with a 65-17 record and advanced to the Western Conference Finals, where they fell to the Warriors in seven games.

Houston re-signed Paul to a four-year contract, worth a reported $160 million, earlier this month. But, former Rockets forward Trevor Ariza agreed to a one-year, $15 million deal with the Suns when free agency began July 1.